Who We Are

A network you can trust your clients within

Summit is an invitation-only group of vetted professional advisors in Northern Nevada. We exist so each member has trusted people to refer their clients to, and so those referrals are made with confidence.

Our guiding principle is Givers Gain. Members lead with generosity, and referrals follow. We serve business owners and high-net-worth individuals, and we hold an abundance mindset: the market is large enough for more than one strong advisor in every discipline.

Givers Gain

We refer first. Helping a member's client is how trust and reciprocity are built.

Vetted Advisors

Reputation, client service, cultural fit, and a history of making referrals are the bar for membership.

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In Confidence

Members already carry professional duties. Client details stay between the parties to a referral.

Cadence

When we meet

A predictable rhythm that respects a professional's calendar. Ninety minutes, no scope creep.

Main Meeting

2nd Wednesday

7:30 to 9:00 AM, with an optional 7:15 social hour. Structured networking and member presentations.

Small Groups

4th Wednesday

Lunch in two groups of four. Deeper conversation and warm introductions between members.

Between Meetings

One-on-Ones

Members are encouraged to meet individually to learn each other's practice and ideal referral.

The Roster

Members

Eight founding advisors across law, finance, real estate, insurance, and accounting. Photos and LinkedIn links are added as members provide them.

President
Jerry Carter
Business Law Attorney
Business & Estate Disputes
Resolves disputes for business owners and families, and builds estate plans that prevent conflict before it starts.
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Vice President
Cass Anderson
Connexe
Sales Growth & Risk Mitigation
Fractional revenue leader helping businesses sell more, scale their process, and preserve revenue by reducing cost and risk. Also runs AI training for sales teams.
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VP Membership
Jeff Jenkins
Merrill Lynch · Dunn Scott Jenkins Group
Wealth Management
Leads the largest team in Nevada and the Pacific Coast Division, building financial plans for business owners and families around cash flow, retirement, education, and wealth transfer.
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Secretary
John Hyatt
R&J Insurance
Health Insurance Broker
Serves employer groups, individuals, and Medicare clients through a service-first agency in Northern Nevada.
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Kathryn Guthery
Business Intermediary
Business Sales & Transitions
Guides owners through the sale and transition of Main Street and pre-middle-market companies.
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Kevin Darby
Bankruptcy Attorney
Subchapter 5 Reorganization
Represents businesses and individuals in bankruptcy, with a focus on Subchapter 5 reorganizations that keep viable operations alive.
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Brad Elgin
Commercial Real Estate
Industrial Leasing & Sales
Commercial real estate broker with 20-plus years in industrial leasing and sales across Northern Nevada.
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Lucas Gonzalez
Soren (CPA)
Tax, Valuation & M&A
CPA delivering tax, valuation, M&A, and cost-segregation work, with deep expertise in real estate investment and construction.
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Membership

By invitation

Summit grows by referral. Each new advisor is vetted for reputation, client service, cultural fit, and a track record of making referrals. The strongest path is an introduction from a current member. If that fits you, start with the application below.

Applications are reviewed in confidence by the Membership Committee.